A recent “Ask the Industry” poll by the Aircraft Electronics Association finds that 83.5% of repair stations are hiring technicians now or will need to hire more people later in 2023.
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EAA hosts inaugural Learn to Fly Week in May
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will hold its inaugural Learn to Fly Week May 15-20, 2023, with five days of free webinars, as well as in-person Flying Start events.
MyGoFlight teams with California Aeronautical University
MyGoFlight (MGF) and California Aeronautical University (CAU) have partnered to provide CAU students a variety of the company’s pilot equipment at a discounted rate.
2022 avionics sales breaks records
Worldwide general aviation avionics sales topped $2.8 billion in 2022, a 21.5% increase compared to 2021 — the largest percentage increase in the 11-year history of the Aircraft Electronics Association’s Avionics Market Report.
Corsair reunion planned for Oshkosh 2023
AirVenture attendees will have the opportunity to visit the new Corsair display inside the EAA Aviation Museum, which is open to all attendees as part of their AirVenture admission.
Textron opens parts stockroom in Fairbanks
Textron Aviation has increased the number of parts located in Alaska to better support customers who fly Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft, according to company officials.
New business aviation group launches in south Texas
While the South Texas Business Aviation Association is based at Houston Hobby Airport (KHOU), it also covers San Antonio and Austin.
Lincoln Park Aviation named Pipistrel distributor
With more than 35 years of experience in aviation, the New Jersey company will handle sales and support in 15 eastern states for Pipistrel’s aircraft, including the electric Velis Electro and the Panthera.
Adopt an airport
Through the Washington State Department of Aviation’s Adopt An Airport program, volunteers help maintain the 15 airports operated by the state.